Acute Vertigo In Emergency Departments: Distinguishing Between Central And Peripheral Causes By Objective Measure Of Oculomotor Examination (HINTS)
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
The goal of this work is to provide a quantitative objective measure of HINTS for developing an automatic diagnostic decision tool to differentiate vestibular neuritis (peripheral) and stroke (central) in patients presenting in emergency department for acute vestibular syndrome. Video oculography makes interpretation of the results more reliable. Video oculography goggles will be used as part of a systematic training program to enhance frontline clinician skills in eye movement examination.
Improving The Role Of Community Pharmacists In Respiratory Health
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$177,197.00
Summary
Given that treatments are effective in addressing symptoms in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), but there is no cure, it is important to focus on strategic ways to use current treatments effectively for optimal management and thus the maximum benefit for the patient. This project proposes an innovative reconfiguration of health systems pathways in COPD patient care by using specialised trained pharmacists working closely with GPs in providing evidence based care.
Improving Management Of Mastitis In Breastfeeding Women
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$177,197.00
Summary
Mastitis is a painful breast infection experienced by 1 in 5 breastfeeding women. However, management of this common condition is often not evidence-based and women may receive inappropriate antibiotics and may not receive appropriate investigations. This project will be an intervention at four emergency departments aimed at improving clinicians' management of mastitis. The aim is to improve women's satisfaction with their experience of mastitis and reduce unnecessary cessation of breastfeeding.
TreatOA4life (Treat OsteoArthritis4life) – A Sustainable Lifestyle Treatment To Improve Outcomes In Knee Osteoarthritis
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$181,065.00
Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common cause of arthritis, was estimated to cost $3.75 billion AUD in 2012. It has no cure or effective treatment and its cost is escalating with the obesity epidemic. Education, weight management and exercise reduce pain and slow the disease process, especially used early in disease. TreatOA4life will provide this treatment in a simple easy to access form in primary care, designed to improve OA outcomes in a self-sustaining fashion from initial diagnosis.
Translating Rheumatic Fever Prevention Strategies Into Practice In Australia's High Burden Settings
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$178,157.00
Summary
Rheumatic fever is a serious preventable disease causing premature illness and death, yet unacceptably high rates occur in Australian Indigenous communities. Prevention can be achieved with regular penicillin injections, but there are many barriers, so people needing this treatment frequently miss doses. This program proposes to close the evidence-practice gap by forming effective partnerships to effectively roll out rheumatic fever prevention strategies in clinics across the Northern Territory.